New Data Exposes: Most Abusive States for U.S Workforce with Injuries and Sexual Harassment Threats
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North Dakota is the most abusive state for workers, with 333 workplace injuries per capita and 337 sexual harassment cases per capita.
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Alaska, with 500 reported injuries per capita and 166 sexual harassment cases per capita, takes the second spot.
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Vermont takes the third spot with 226 reported injuries and 220 sexual harassment cases per capita.
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Oregon is the least abusive state among the top 10 with 4 sexual assault cases per capita.
A study conducted by sexual harassment lawyers J & Y Law has identified North Dakota as the most abusive state for workers in the U.S.
The research analyzed reported sexual harassment cases from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and workplace injury data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The injuries and sexual harassment cases were calculated per capita for each state.
Each variable was scored and totaled to create an overall “Exploitation Score” for each state. Based on these scores, the top ten most abusive states for workers were identified.
North Dakota Tops the List
North Dakota ranks as the most abusive state for workers in the U.S., with an exploitation score of 83.3 out of 100. The Peace Garden State reported 333 injuries per capita, the fourth highest in the nation, and 337 sexual harassment cases per capita, the highest in the U.S.
Alaska Places Second
With an exploitation score of 74.7, Alaska ranks second. The Last Frontier state reported 500 workplace injuries per capita, the highest in the U.S., and 166 sexual harassment cases per capita, the third highest nationally.
Vermont Comes in Third
Vermont takes third place with an exploitation score of 55.3. The Green Mountain State reported 226 workplace injuries per capita and 220 sexual harassment cases per capita, ranking it second in the U.S. for sexual harassment cases per capita.
Minnesota Ranks Fourth
Minnesota ranks fourth with an exploitation score of 42.5. The North Star State reported 411 injuries per capita, the second highest in the nation, but only 9 sexual harassment cases per capita.
Nebraska Places Fifth
Nebraska ranks fifth with an exploitation score of 41.7. The Cornhusker State reported 267 injuries per capita and 101 sexual harassment cases per capita, placing it fourth nationally for sexual harassment cases.
Iowa Comes in Sixth
Iowa takes sixth place with an exploitation score of 39.7. The Hawkeye State reported 343 workplace injuries per capita, the third highest in the U.S., and 36 sexual harassment cases per capita.
Indiana Places Seventh
Indiana ranks seventh with a score of 34.4. The Hoosier State reported 280 injuries per capita and 43 sexual harassment cases per capita. With a total of 1,451 reported sexual harassment cases, Indiana is the fifth most sexually abused workforce in the U.S.
South Dakota Ranks Eighth
South Dakota takes the eighth position with an exploitation score of 33.2. The Mount Rushmore State reported 316 injuries per capita and 10 sexual harassment cases per capita.
Kentucky Comes in Ninth
Kentucky ranks ninth with an exploitation score of 32.7. The Bluegrass State reported 312 injuries per capita and 10 sexual harassment cases per capita.
Oregon Rounds Out the Top Ten
Oregon completes the top ten with an exploitation score of 31.6. The Beaver State reported 310 injuries per capita and 4 sexual harassment cases per capita, the lowest among the top ten states.
A Call for Action
A spokesperson from J & Y Law commented on the study:
“As sexual harassment attorneys, we have witnessed firsthand the trauma of sexual harassment and workplace injuries on individuals and their families. Our study reveals that North Dakota is exploiting its workforce more than any other state, with more sexual harassment cases than workplace injuries per capita.
“We see this list as a tool to combat environments that breed poor conditions for America’s workforce. Employers and policymakers must take immediate action to enforce strict workplace safety and protection standards.”
The study was conducted by J & Y Law, an experienced law firm specializing in sexual harassment cases. The firm is committed to protecting clients’ rights and maximizing claim value.
story credit www.jnylaw.com.
Methodology
The study analyzed reported workplace injuries per capita for each state from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and sexual harassment cases from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Each variable was assigned a score:
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Workplace injuries: 50 points
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Sexual harassment: 50 points
These scores were then combined to give an overall “Exploitation Score.” The data was ranked to identify the top ten most exploitative states.
Data Sources
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Reported Cases: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.bls.gov/iif/state-data.htm#AL
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Reported Sexual Harassment Cases: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission https://www.eeoc.gov/data/enforcement-and-litigation-statistics-0
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Total Workforce: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.bls.gov/news.release/laus.t01.htm
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